Network hardware industry
Lucent Technologies, the former Bell Labs unit spun off by AT&T, is reportedly engaged in merger talks with Ascend Communications, a leading supplier of Internet and computer networking gear. The proposed acquisition, valued at up to $16 billion, could accelerate the development of products for making online telephone
Network hardware industry
Lucent Technologies, a pioneering telephone equipment producer spun off by AT&T, is reportedly considering a massive deal to acquire Ascend Communications, a major supplier of Internet and computer networking gear. The potential acquisition could value Ascend at over $80 a share and spark increased competition in the lucrative
Network hardware industry
In a major recognition of its commitment to customer satisfaction, Cisco Systems, Inc. has awarded Sprint with the highest honor of Gold Certification Status. This distinction acknowledges Sprint's Managed Network Services, which provides comprehensive data network planning, design, performance management, and real-time monitoring. According to Cisco's
Network hardware industry
OneWorld Systems, a leading developer of products that enhance and simplify wide-area data communications, has formed a strategic partnership with Cisco Systems to facilitate internet fax capabilities in each company's product lines. The technology exchange agreement enables companies to offer cost-efficient platforms for integrated access to voice mail,
Network hardware industry
The American Stock Exchange has announced plans to trade options on listed stocks of Sprint Corporation and Com21, Inc. starting November 24 and 25, respectively. Sprint Corporation is a joint venture of Sprint Corporation, Tele-Communications Incorporated, Cox Communications, and Comcast Corporation, providing wireless communications services nationwide. Com21, Inc. designs and
Network hardware industry
Novell and Cisco demonstrated newly developed Internet management technology, leveraging Novell Directory Services (NDS), to facilitate management and remote configuration of routers and switches from various vendors, including Cisco, Lucent Technologies, and Nortel Networks. This Java technology enables customers to reduce network ownership costs while improving manageability and the quality
Network hardware industry
Cisco Systems Inc. and VocalTec Communications Ltd. have announced a joint development of interoperability between their IP telephony solutions, based on the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) H.323 Version 2 international standard. The companies aim to provide a seamless and standardized IP telephony experience for their customers. Alistair Woodman, product
Network hardware industry
webMethods, the leading provider of XML-based business-to-business e-commerce and integration solutions, announced the appointment of two new executive team members. The company continues to expand its presence in the market with the addition of new talent and strategic partnerships. This growth is expected to further accelerate the adoption of webMethods&
Network hardware industry
Enron Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Enron Corp., is constructing the nation's first all-Internet Protocol (IP) backbone network, leveraging advanced technology from Cisco Systems and Ciena Corporation. The Pure IP(SM) network aims to reduce capital costs and operating expenditures by bypassing unnecessary network layers, enabling service
Network hardware industry
EDS, Cisco Systems, and Hewlett-Packard have formed an electronic-business alliance that aims to provide a single source for establishing a Web-based business, offering significant time savings and reduced start-up costs. This collaborative effort will combine EDS' premier consulting and systems-integration capabilities, Cisco's world-class Internet networking solutions, and
Network hardware industry
Cincinnati Bell, a full-service integrated communications company, has launched Zoom, a digital subscriber line (DSL) service that provides high-speed data connectivity to residents and businesses in the Cincinnati area. This innovative service delivers Internet access at speeds up to 50 times faster than a 28.8 Kbps modem, making it
Network hardware industry
Infonet Services Corp. and Cisco Systems Inc. have announced a joint effort to provide advanced IP-based services to business customers globally. This partnership highlights the growing importance of intelligent broadband IP networking in delivering enhanced connectivity and network-based applications. The relationship enables Infonet to offer reliable, secure, high-performance intranet and
